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Reminder: 'Game of Thrones' Contest Deadline TodayDon't miss your chance to win 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season' on Blu-ray. Our contest ends at midnight tonight. Get your entries in now!Posted Fri Feb 21, 2014 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
Hellooo... 'Nurse - 3D'[teaser]Douglas Aarniokoski's medical thriller is getting the Blu-ray 3D treatment in April. Press the call button to order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Nurse - 3D' for Blu-ray on April 8. Sexy starlets Paz de la Huerta (HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," Enter The Void) and Katrina Bowden (TV's "30 Rock") turn up the heat in the wickedly entertaining thriller, 'Nurse.' By day, nurse Abby Russell (de la Huerta) lovingly attends to the patients at All Saints Memorial Hospital; by night, Abby prowls nightclubs, luring unfaithful men into dangerous liaisons. After Danni (Bowden), a young, sensitive nurse, joins the hospital staff, Abby pursues her friendship. But when the friendship turns to obsession, Danni spurns Abby, unleashing Abby's fury and a rampage of terror. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Bad Medicine: The Making of Nurse" featurette; Audio Commentary with director Douglas Aarniokoski; and Video Diaries - behind-the-scenes with actors Katrina Bowden and Corbin Bleu. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Nurse - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Fri Feb 21, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Ride Along' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Tim Story's buddy cop comedy will arrest Blu-ray in April. Pre-orders are available now! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing to release 'Ride Along' on Blu-ray on April 15th. For the past two years, high school security guard Ben (Kevin Hart) has been trying to show decorated detective James (Ice Cube) that he's more than just a video game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister. When Ben finally gets accepted into the police academy, James invites him on a ride-along designed to scare the hell out of him and ultimately demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it. Also starring John Leguizamo and Laurence Fishburne, 'Ride Along' is an action-packed comedy with big thrills and even bigger laughs. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Gag Reel; It Was A Good Day: On The Set Of Ride Along; Atlanta – The Character; and Feature Commentary With Director Tim Story. Blu-ray exclusives include: Alternate Ending; Deleted Scenes & Alternate Take; Kev & Cube's Wild Ride: Audiences will experience Kevin Hart and Ice Cube's electrifying chemistry in a short feature that shows first hand how these two megastars fed each other creatively, how Hart's energy fueled the process, and what he learned about dedication and focus by working with Ice Cube; An Explosive Ride: Ever wonder what it would be like to be beaten up by Laurence Fishburne? This trip behind the scenes will expose the hilarious exchanges between the stars and their stunt doubles; You Gonna Learn Today: An inside look at the film's many hilarious off-script moments including b-roll, dailies and alternate takes that showcase the stars' incredible comic gifts; and Anatomy of the Big Blast: Watch as the cast and crew prep for the movie's most explosive sequence! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ride Along' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Thu Feb 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Blu-ray Will Have a 'Grudge Match' in April[teaser]Peter Segal's boxing comedy is set to KO Blu-ray in April! Pre-order here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Grudge Match' on Blu-ray on April 8. Two retired boxers, Billy "The Kid" McDonnen (Robert De Niro) and Henry "Razor" Sharp (Sylvester Stallone), have a thirty year-old grudge which has never subsided. The cause of their bad blood? Razor retired the night before a crucial title match, destroying both mens' careers in the process. Time passes. One boxer becomes a rich playboy, the other lives a modest life. Now they have an opportunity to even the score with one last match. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Bull & The Stallion; In the Ring with Kevin Hart; Ringside with Tyson & Holyfield; Blow for Blow with Larry Holmes: Kevin Hart Unedited; Alternate Opening; Alternate Endings with an Introduction by Peter Segal; and Additional Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Grudge Match' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Thu Feb 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Archer: The Complete Season Five' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Sterling Archer and the gang are gearing up for another season of raunchy spy adventures on Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order the show now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Archer: The Complete Season Five' for Blu-ray later this year. 'Archer' is an animated, half-hour comedy that revolves around the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS) and the lives of its employees. Although their work of espionage, reconnaissance missions, wiretapping and undercover surveillance is daunting and dangerous, every covert operation and global crisis is actually just another excuse for the ISIS staff to undermine, sabotage and betray each other for personal gain. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Archer: The Complete Season Five' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Feb 20, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Angry Birds Toons - Season One - Volume Two' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]More episodes of the animated series are slingshotting toward Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Angry Birds Toons - Season One - Volume Two' for Blu-ray on April 15. Life isn't easy on Piggy Island for the Angry Birds. Red and his fearless feathered companions, Chuck, Matilda, Bomb, the Blues and Terence, must band together to protect their eggs and their future from the wily plotting of the Bad Piggies! 'Angry Birds Toons' brings to life the characters and adventures from one of the beloved games in history, now as mini episodes for the whole family to enjoy. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Angry Birds Toons - Season One - Volume Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Thu Feb 20, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Nut Job' Blu-ray & Blu-ray 3D Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The animated comedy starring the vocal talents of Will Arnett will hit Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Nut Job' for Blu-ray and 'Blu-ray 3D' in 2014. In animated 3D, 'The Nut Job' is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy is $34.98 and suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Nut Job' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Feb 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Eastbound and Down: The Complete Fourth Season' Dated and Detailed[teaser]The final season of HBO's comedy series arrives on Blu-ray in May. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is planning to bring 'Eastbound and Down: The Complete Fourth Season' to Blu-ray on May 13. Over the course of four seasons, 'Eastbound & Down' has followed the comedic antics of the clueless, washed-up baseball legend Kenny Powers (Danny McBride), who enjoyed the fame and fortune afforded by his career, even if he was his own worst enemy throughout. With executive producers including Will Ferrell, McBride and Jody Hill, the final season of the hit HBO comedy series explores what life looks like after the glory days, and whether it's ever possible to truly give up the lifestyle of being rich and famous. The 2-disc box set will present all 8 episodes with 1080p (1.78:1) video, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentaries on all eight episodes featuring writers/executive producers Danny McBride and Jody Hill, along with additional cast members including Steve Little, Jillian Bell, Tim Heidecker, Elizabeth De Razzo and Ken Marino; 25 minutes of Exclusive Deleted Scenes; and 11-minute Booper Reel. Suggested list price for this set will be $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Eastbound and Down: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 13.Posted Wed Feb 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Saving Mr. Banks' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The true story behind Disney's Mary Poppins will be revealed on Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order the film now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney is preparing 'Saving Mr. Banks' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for March 18. Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock ('The Blind Side') directs this acclaimed film, which reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Hanks) tries for twenty years to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ (Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, the set Mary Poppins free. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Walt Disney Studios: From Poppins to Present: Join Hancock on a tour of the Disney Studios lot, reflect on studio life during the making of Mary Poppins, and discover how Walt's creative spirit still flourishes today; Let's Go Fly a Kite: Cast and crew break out in a rousing, heartfelt tribute to Mary Poppins composer Richard Sherman on the last day of filming; and Three Deleted Scenes in HD. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Saving Mr. Banks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Wed Feb 19, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The second chapter in Peter Jackson's new Middle-Earth trilogy arrives on Blu-ray in April! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for April 8. A Limited Edition 3D Gift Set including a set of Gates of Erebor Guards Bookends will also be available on the same date. The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellan) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Having survived the beginning of their unexpected journey, the Company travels East, encountering along the way skin-changer Beorn and a swarm of giant spiders in the treacherous forest of Mirkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous Wood-elves, the Dwarves journey to Lake-town, and finally to the Lonely Mountain itself, where they must face the greatest danger of all–a creature more terrifying than any other; one which will test not only the depth of their courage but the limits of their friendship and the wisdom of the journey itself: the dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch). The releases will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Peter Jackson Invites You to the Set – Experience the film's challenges and demands, and journey alongside the director into Mirkwood, Lake-town and Dale as the movie's most intense, pivotal scenes are created; Production Videos – Watch as the production comes to life as Peter Jackson gives you an inside look at the making of The Desolation of Smaug; New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth, Part 2 – Travel with Peter Jackson and his team across the stunning locations of New Zealand transformed by the filmmakers into Middle-earth; and Music Video – "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran; the beautiful theme song from the film is illuminated with this intimate music video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $35.99, the Blu-ray 3D is $44.95, and the LE set is $105.43. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' and 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under April 8.Posted Wed Feb 19, 2014 at 07:25 AM PST by:
